Christensen Shipyards has built composite superyachts from its Vancouver, Washington facility for decades, developing a following among owners who prioritise interior volume, composite construction benefits and the attentive service that a focused American builder provides. The yard is known for producing vessels that exceed their waterline length in terms of interior space and deck area.
Guadeloupe is an outstanding choice for a Christensen Shipyards charter. The island position at the heart of the Leeward chain provides natural access to some of the Caribbean finest cruising grounds, while the French cultural character, with its markets, rum distilleries and Creole cooking, adds an onshore dimension that purely resort-focused destinations cannot match.
Christensen Shipyards yachts for charter in the Guadeloupe area generally range from 50,000 to 200,000 euros per week, with the advance provisioning allowance adding approximately 30 percent for fuel, provisioning, port dues and crew gratuities. The light Christensen hulls use fuel more efficiently than comparably sized steel vessels, a practical advantage when moving between islands.
The natural circuit from Guadeloupe takes in the Saintes, Marie-Galante, Dominica to the south, and Antigua, St Barts and St Martin to the north. Across a two-week itinerary a Christensen Shipyards yacht can cover the full Leeward arc from Barbuda south to Dominica.
